painterman67 Posted October 25, 2015 Share #1 Posted October 25, 2015 OK so here goes the weird request. As a few already know I sold my 1st gen a year ago and bought a roadstar. Love this bike but it is not for longer runs as I have found out on a trip to Daytona and back. It handled well enough and sat comfy enough but nothing like my old friend 1st gen I had. So here goes the weird request. I am wandering if any one close to me might consider a ride with me. I can let them try my roadie and I want an hour or so on a second gen. I am considering selling the roadstar and getting an second gen but don't want to go off half cocked and not like the 2nd gen. I have ridden a 2nd gen before and liked it well enough but that was only a short trip and I couldn't get the long distance feel. i will pay for fuel and dinner for both bikes and riders as well as pillion riders if they want to come along. I just want to get a feel of if I would actually like a second gen. Thanks in advance and I understand if no one says ok as I understand the personal atachment that comes with owning a bike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowpuc Posted October 25, 2015 Share #2 Posted October 25, 2015 I dont think that's weird at all Painter, matter of fact, I think it's a great idea!! If I had a 2nd Gen I would certainly be interested cause I would like to test a Roadie, also love to meet up with other VR members and, fact is,, FOOD to boot is always the clincher All the best in figuring out what your next scoot is gonna be!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slowrollwv Posted October 25, 2015 Share #3 Posted October 25, 2015 That is not a weird request. If you were close enough you could ride mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slowrollwv Posted October 25, 2015 Share #4 Posted October 25, 2015 I dont think that's weird at all Painter, matter of fact, I think it's a great idea!! If I had a 2nd Gen I would certainly be interested cause I would like to test a Roadie, also love to meet up with other VR members and, fact is,, FOOD to boot is always the clincher All the best in figuring out what your next scoot is gonna be!! Talking about next scoots. The wife and I may pull the trigger on a 2015 Wing Trike. If we are going to get a new ride just as well get one that I will be able to handle for the next 10 or 15 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
etcswjoe Posted October 25, 2015 Share #5 Posted October 25, 2015 Not close by but you are welcome to ride one of mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry1963 Posted October 25, 2015 Share #6 Posted October 25, 2015 if you are coming by South GA anytime soon, you are welcome to take my 07 Venture out for a day trip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
etcswjoe Posted October 25, 2015 Share #7 Posted October 25, 2015 If it is nice the 14th meet me in around Florence we can switch bikes and make a day of it. Have not seen y'all in a while would be nice to catch up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
painterman67 Posted October 25, 2015 Author Share #8 Posted October 25, 2015 If it is nice the 14th meet me in around Florence we can switch bikes and make a day of it. Have not seen y'all in a while would be nice to catch up. I will keep it in mind........would be nice to catch up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
etcswjoe Posted November 11, 2015 Share #9 Posted November 11, 2015 So what did you decide? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djh3 Posted November 12, 2015 Share #10 Posted November 12, 2015 Dont count out a Tour Deluxe in the 05-09 years either. All the comforts of a 2nd Gen, without the big fairing and trunk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sylvester Posted November 14, 2015 Share #11 Posted November 14, 2015 OK so here goes the weird request. As a few already know I sold my 1st gen a year ago and bought a roadstar. Love this bike but it is not for longer runs as I have found out on a trip to Daytona and back. It handled well enough and sat comfy enough but nothing like my old friend 1st gen I had. So here goes the weird request. I am wandering if any one close to me might consider a ride with me. I can let them try my roadie and I want an hour or so on a second gen. I am considering selling the roadstar and getting an second gen but don't want to go off half cocked and not like the 2nd gen. I have ridden a 2nd gen before and liked it well enough but that was only a short trip and I couldn't get the long distance feel. i will pay for fuel and dinner for both bikes and riders as well as pillion riders if they want to come along. I just want to get a feel of if I would actually like a second gen. Thanks in advance and I understand if no one says ok as I understand the personal atachment that comes with owning a bike Gastonia NC is close to my farm. You can take Sylvester but he will spoil you with all he has. Let me know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
painterman67 Posted November 15, 2015 Author Share #12 Posted November 15, 2015 Dont count out a Tour Deluxe in the 05-09 years either. All the comforts of a 2nd Gen, without the big fairing and trunk. but thats the things I am missing..........I want all that stuff.......right now I am between a venture and my 1st choice of a valkyrie interstate........biggest down fall of the interstate is not being made any more but thats also a downfall of the venture............parts are hard to find plastic wise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djh3 Posted November 15, 2015 Share #13 Posted November 15, 2015 but thats the things I am missing..........I want all that stuff.......right now I am between a venture and my 1st choice of a valkyrie interstate........biggest down fall of the interstate is not being made any more but thats also a downfall of the venture............parts are hard to find plastic wise The Valkyrie is definitely a nice scoot. Problem there also is they only made the "touring" model for a very few years if I remember right. I think they called it Interstate. 3yr run maybe? Guess was cutting into the immortal GW segment. Trunk is nice, but I could carry more gear for the wife and I on my 900 with a luggage rack and soft bags. Nice for local stuff and day trips, place to put extra glasses and flip flops or something. But I could do the same with one of those GIGI or whatever the name is add on removable trunks too. Depending on your buget you might look at a Victory Cross Country. They are smooth and to me have a good power band. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yammer Dan Posted November 15, 2015 Share #14 Posted November 15, 2015 Sorry mine is not complete right now David or I would take you up on that. I've healed enough now I think and am regretting giving the Warden promise that I would wait til spring. Still got a horn that don't want to join in but other than that it is ready to stick faring back on and GO!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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